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David Thomas, Farm Supervisor

NFREC Marianna - Beef Unit

David is responsible for managing the NFREC-Marianna Beef Unit where he oversees the 250 head cow herd, herd health, breeding, calving, culling of cattle, and rotation of the cattle. He also oversees pasture management, planting, spraying, mowing, fertilizing, cutting and baling of hay. A primary responsibility is to supervise other Beef Unit employees. In addition to managing the Beef Unit, David has oversight of the Florida Bull Test and its daily activities that include animal health, feeding, collecting weights, working with consigners, and additional issues that may arise.

David also coordinates implementation of labor and work associated with research projects by interacting with researchers and technicians. He ensures that all jobs, work requests, and research projects are completed in a timely manner. He helps other supervisors to make sure work is completed, while helping to manage field days and any other function associated with the Beef Unit and the NFREC.

David received the NFREC 2008 Employee of the Year award for his outstanding efforts at the NFREC- Marianna Beef Unit. He has been employed with the center four years. David is married to Alana Thomas. They own a farm in Gordon, Alabama.